As part of shake-up to store management, and changing shopping habits, John Lewis and Waitrose plan to cut 1,000 jobs. It comes as more buyers are shifting to online purchases, especially since the pandemic and lockdown. The move follows announcement of closure of a further… Read More »John Lewis and Waitrose plan to cut 1,000 jobs
Racist abuse targeting black England footballers has fuelled calls for stronger action to eradicate racism and hate online. Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka became victims of racial abuse following their missed penalties in the Euro 2020 final. The government promise its Online Safety… Read More »Racism: What more can we do to stop racial abuse online?
As the economy reopens after the pandemic, price rises continue. The UK inflation rate hit a high of 2.5% in the year to June, the highest for nearly three years. The rise inflation from 2.1% in May was driven by higher food and fuel costs.… Read More »Price rises speed up as economy unlocks
The Metropolitan Police seized a record amount of cryptocurrency worth £180m, linked to international money laundering in London. This is the largest seizure of its kind in the UK, beating the previous record of £114m confiscated on 24 June. Police interviewed a 39 year old… Read More »Cryptocurrency worth £180 million seized by Police in London
The government is leaving businesses to decide their own rules on whether customers require a face mask after Covid restrictions ease in England on 19 July. It has been compulsory to wear a face covering in indoor situations and on public transport for the past… Read More »Face Mask Rules: Companies to set their own Covid regulations
Hundreds of people leave messages of support and solidarity at the vandalised mural of Marcus Rashford. Vandals defaced the artwork featuring the footballer following England’s defeat to Italy in the Euro 2020 final. On seeing the mural, located in Withington in Manchester, covered in supportive… Read More »Marcus Rashford Mural filled with Messages of Support after Vandalism
The UK saw its highest TV ratings as the Euro 2020 final between England and Italy peaked at an audience of 30.95 million viewers. According to overnight figures, on average, 29.85m watched the entire game. Viewing figures hit their highest during extra time as the… Read More »Highest TV ratings in UK for England v Italy Euro 2020 final
Scientists have detected irregularities in the blood of people suffering with long Covid. It could lead to the development of a test for the condition. Currently no test exists that can diagnose long Covid. However, researchers at Imperial College London found a pattern of antibodies… Read More »Long Covid: Early test findings bring hope
Scenes of jubilation swept Italy after their football team beat England 3-2 on penalties in the Euro 2020 final At Wembley in London. Meanwhile England fans are left disappointed and heartbroken at their side’s loss. The Italian national team arrived back in Rome with the… Read More »Euro 2020 Final: Heartbreak for England as Italy Triumph
Pop star Dua Lipa is being sued after allegedly posting a paparazzi photo of herself on Instagram “without permission or authorisation”. The singer shared a snap of herself queuing at an airport in February 2019. Integral Images claim the star profited from the picture because… Read More »Dua Lipa sued for posting paparazzi photo of herself on Instagram